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Robert Nevarez

24 Years of Experience
Brea, CA
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance

Robert Nevarez is a registered investment advisor at Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC, based in Brea, CA, with 24 years of industry experience. Robert operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Insurance Planning, and 2 more. Their firm serves 2,731 clients with $580M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
37 advisors
Number of Clients
2,731 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$213K average
Assets Under Management
$580.5M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$10K

Dempsey Lord Smith offers several ways to manage your investments:

  • Portfolio Management: DLS manages your investments directly, buying and selling securities as they see fit.
  • Model Portfolio Management: DLS uses pre-built investment models (Growth & Income, Income, ETF/Mutual Fund) to manage your portfolio.
  • Wealth Management Platform: DLS uses third-party asset managers through the Fidelity Managed Account Solutions Program or DLS's own wrap fee program.
  • Advisor Referral Program: DLS refers you to a third-party asset manager.

The maximum annual fee for portfolio management is 2.50% (2.00% in Alabama). The specific fee is negotiable. DLS receives a portion of the fee collected by third-party asset managers.

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
July 2021
Settled
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Robert is a financial advisor and president of Nevarez Wealth Management DBA, focusing on investments, insurance, and financial planning, dedicating full-time hours. He also owns 100% of Pacific Coast Advisors, LLC, a checking account used for business expenses, requiring minimal time, and spends full-time hours giving financial and investment advice at HN Financial Group.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cetera Investment Advisers LLC
March 2026 - Present · 6 mos
Cetera Wealth Services, LLCBroker
March 2026 - Present · 6 mos
Cetera Wealth Services, LLC
March 2026 - Present · 6 mos
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
November 2025 - Present · 10 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
November 2025 - Present · 10 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.
November 2025 - Present · 10 mos
Previous Registrations
Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC
January 2026 - March 2026 · 2 mos
Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC
November 2017 - December 2025 · 8 yrs 1 mo
Dempsey Lord Smith, LLCBroker
February 2017 - November 2025 · 8 yrs 9 mos
National Asset Management, INC.
April 2009 - February 2017 · 7 yrs 10 mos
National Securities CorporationBroker
March 2009 - February 2017 · 7 yrs 11 mos
LPL Financial Corporation
May 2008 - March 2009 · 10 mos
LPL Financial CorporationBroker
May 2008 - March 2009 · 10 mos
Aig Financial Advisors, INC.
July 2007 - June 2008 · 11 mos
Independent Capital Management
April 2006 - August 2008 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Aig Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
October 2005 - June 2008 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Sunamerica Securities, INC.Broker
December 2004 - October 2005 · 10 mos
Edward JonesBroker
February 2003 - December 2004 · 1 yr 10 mos
World Group Securities, INC.Broker
April 2002 - October 2002 · 6 mos
Wma Securities, INC.Broker
September 2001 - April 2002 · 7 mos
Wma Securities, INC.Broker
June 2000 - February 2001 · 8 mos
State Registrations11 states
ARAZCACOFLGAIDMINYOKWA
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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